Research assistant professor (adiunkt badawczy)

Group of employees

Research staff

JU organisational unit (place of work performance)

Faculty of chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry Department

Field of science

Natural sciences

Discipline

Chemical sciences

Scope

Molecular Materials Chemistry

Number of posts (in the case of more than 1 post)

1

Type of employment

Employment contract

Working time

Part – time (3/4)

Planned duration of employment

11 months

Expected date of employment commencement

1st June 2024

 Remuneration

according to the Rules for Remunerating Jagiellonian University Employees

Requirements

The selection procedure is open for all individuals, who meet the requirements set out in Articles 113 and 116.2.3) of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science, and who meet the following eligibility criteria according to § 165 of the Statute of the Jagiellonian University:

• holding at least a doctoral degree;
• having relevant scientific achievements;
• taking active part in scientific life.

Additional requirements

and expectations (as required)

• co-authorship of minimum ten scientific papers in the field of chemistry or physics published in international scientific journals included in the JCR, including at least three as the first author
• at least one documented international research stay not shorter than 12 months for the purpose of conducting research in the field of molecular sciences
• PhD diploma received not earlier than in 2020
• active participation in scientific conferences – particpation certificates are required along with the type and title of the presentation
• very good English language skills (min. B2 level)
• documented skills in the organic and/or inorganic syntheses with the use of Schlenk line tecniques and the inert-gas glovebox
• documented skills in the single crystal X-ray diffraction and structural analysis
• documented skills in the field of SQUID magnetometry and manetic measurements analysis
• documented skills in DFT and CASSCF calculations

Project Title

(in the case of project selection procedures/ IDUJ)

“Bringing molecular photomagnets to light - achieving magnets through visible light excitation at room temperature”

Project description

(in the case of project selectionprocedures / IDUJ)

Sunlight is the purest form of energy and its use is crucial for further technological and socio-economic development. The photomagnetic effect, in which light causes significant changes in the magnetisation of the molecular system, is potentially one way of 'harvesting' solar energy. It also makes it possible to write and read magnetic information using light. This effect is exhibited by so-called molecular photomagnets. The photomagnetic effect in molecular systems has been known for more than 20 years, but only occurs at very low temperatures known as helium temperatures, effectively making their use impossible. The aim of the project will be to discover photomagnets, operating at room temperature, and to investigate their mechanism of action in detail. The realisation of the project will lead to a breakthrough in the study of photomagnets and open the way for research into their application in everyday objects.

Scope of duties

(to be completed with the appropriate description of duties resulting from the project / IDUJ)

according to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University Annex 1 to the Work Regulations of the Jagiellonian University – Model scopes of responsibilities and duties of academic teachers\

Responsibilities:

• Design and synthesis as well as spectroscopic, structural and physico-chemical characterization of new molecular systems, transition metal complexes and coordination polymers
• Performing, developing and interpreting magnetic measurements using MPMS3 and PPMS DynaCool magnetometers
• Performing quantum-chemical calculations using the DFT and CASSCF methods, their interpretation and preparation of reports and descriptions for publication from these calculations
• Development and interpretation of the results of physico-chemical measurements, preparation of research data for publication, preparation of draft reports and scientific articles
• Scientific supervision of first and second cycle students - conducting training in the development and interpretation of the results of physicochemical measurements and quantum chemical calculations.
• Organizing research work in the design team's laboratories, supervising the proper operation of research equipment and/or workstations

We offer

• stable employment based on an employment contract at the  renowned university,
• cooperation with the interdisciplinary academic community represented by well-known scientists,
• scientific support as well as the possibility of qualifications improvement and professional development,
• access to research infrastructure,
• benefits in the form of i.a. Multisport card, sports activities, medical packages, group insurance,
• additional social benefits.

Required application documents

1. resume,
2. personal questionnaire filled in by the candidate,
3. copy of the doctoral diploma or a diploma confirming the candidate’s habilitation degree, if applicable,
4. information on the candidate’s scientific, teaching and organisational achievements,
5. declaration of the candidate, confirming that the Jagiellonian University will be their primary place of work, should they be selected in the selection procedure,
6. statement under Article 113 of the Law on higher education and science,
7. statement on acknowledging and accepting the rules and regulations concerning intellectual property management and commercialisation in force at the Jagiellonian University.

Declaration forms (no. 5-7) and personal questionnaire template (no. 2) can be obtained at:

https://cso.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/konkursy

Additional application documents (as required for a given position)

1. a list of all co-authored research papers published in research journals listed in the JCR (a separate pdf file)

The course of selection procedure

The first stage of the selection procedure is the formal assessment of the submitted documents. Applications which meet all formal requirements are the subject of substantive assessment, during which an interview with the Candidate may be conducted (directly or via electronic communication channels), upon settling the date of the interview with the Candidate. The Candidate has the right to appeal against the negative assessment by the selection board within 7 days from receiving the information about the results of the assessment.

The selection procedure is conducted in accordance with The Policy of Open, Transparent and Merit-Based Recruitment Process at the Jagiellonian University

Form of submission

by e-mail to the address: etat@chemia.uj.edu.pl, title: ERC competition – part – time post-doc - dr hab. Dawid Pinkowicz prof. UJ

by mail to: Secretariat of the chemistry department, Wydział Chemii, ul. Gronostajowa 2, 30-387 Kraków

with the note: ERC competition – part – time post-doc - dr hab. Dawid Pinkowicz prof. UJ

Deadline for submission of applications

16th April 2024

Expected date of the selection procedure settlement

4th May 2024

Method of communicating of the results of the selection procedure

by e-mail

Questions 

For further information please contact to Prof. Dawid Pinkowicz, e-mail address: dawid.pinkowicz@uj.edu.pl